The Real Deal Hummus
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Ingredients
- 10 oz can organic garbanzo beans or 3/4 cup dried beans, soaked and cooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic - best to press it in or chop finely first
- juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup or 4 Tbsp. of tahini
- 1/4 tsp of salt - you can add additional salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Optional 1/4 tsp smoked paprika - this is a nightshade so avoid if don't tolerate nightshades
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor (with chopping blade) or blender
- Blend for 1-2 minutes, depending on how smooth and creamy you like it
- Place the hummus into a serving bowl and taste – add more salt and/or lemon juice to your own taste
- Optionally you can add a dash of smoked paprika on top and garnish with a few parsley leaves
Notes
Hummus only takes about 10 minutes to prepare (unless you are pre-cooking your own beans) and this recipe serves 2-4.